Read more about the article ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF BANANA GROWERS
Ferdinand Marañon of the Southern Agro Export Corporation invites banana growers and businessmen to the National Banana Congress on October 6-8 at the SMX Convention Center where they will discuss problems that Banana growers are facing such as the Panama disease, a fungal disease that causes wilting and yellowing of banana leaves. He said scientists' studies revealed that, when not addressed within the next five years, the Panama disease may cause banana export industry to disappear. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF BANANA GROWERS

Ferdinand Marañon of the Southern Agro Export Corporation invites banana growers and businessmen to the National Banana Congress on October 6-8 at the SMX Convention Center where they will discuss problems that Banana growers are facing such as the Panama disease, a fungal disease that causes wilting and yellowing of banana leaves. He said scientists' studies revealed that, when not addressed within the next five years, the Panama disease may cause banana export industry to disappear. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Solving socio-economic problems key to ending armed struggle
They also for the resumption of Peace Talks between the government and the National Democratic Front this month of July.

Solving socio-economic problems key to ending armed struggle

A church leader said that an agreement on social and economic reforms will address the root cause of the armed conflict.

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Read more about the article Army’s peace & development troops to stay in communities
Major General Rafael Valencia, 10th Infantry Division Commander (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Army’s peace & development troops to stay in communities

Eastern Mindanao Command public information officer Major Ezra Balagtey said that since there are no records of any New People’s Army (NPA) activities, the 10th Infantry Division will continue with its peace and development outreach program.

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Read more about the article Charging 911 calls reduce pranksters, official says
City Risk Reduction Management Office chief Emmanuel Jaldon says the number of prank calls drastically dropped after charge in 911 calls were implemented. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Charging 911 calls reduce pranksters, official says

City Risk Reduction Management Office chief Emmanuel Jaldon said that the number of prank calls dropped after charge in 911 calls were implemented.

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Read more about the article Neng: First woman tortured by Davao PC during Martial Law
Grace Mahinay during her detention in Camp Domingo Leonor in Davao City in 1990. (Photo from Grace Mahinay)

Neng: First woman tortured by Davao PC during Martial Law

Grace Mahinay, an activist during the Martial Law said: “The arresting Sergeant was even proud that I was the first woman they tortured.”

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